2024-05-30T14:28:11-04:00 2023-06-30 582679678 Cheryl Seale CPA PC 711 N Janes Rd West TX 76691 990 2022-07-01 740964465 Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of TX VETE 8503 North IH-35 Austin TX 78753 Ben Lowrance Adjutant Quarte 5128348535 2024-05-30 false Ben Lowrance XXX-XX-XXXX CHERYL SEALE CPA P00411742 5124191249 2024-05-30 0 00 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Ben Lowrance 9636954 false 1723 X http://www.texasvfw.org X 1921 TX ASSISTING VETERANS, MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES, ADVOCACY FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL, HISTORICAL EDUCATION AND COMMEMORATION, PROMOTING PATRIOTISM, YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. See Supplemental information attachment. 34 31 11 0 0 6747165 8300745 0 53885 1319494 -123346 16715 6677704 9636954 198489 294747 236590 0 761272 769427 4656595 0 5969399 1359627 7492767 7212573 8556941 -534869 1080013 10604149 11582700 385596 291002 10218553 11291698 ASSISTING VETERANS, MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES, ADVOCACY FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL, HISTORICAL EDUCATION AND COMMEMORATION, PROMOTING PATRIOTISM, YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. See Supplemental information attachment. false false 1624679 VETERANS SERVICE ACTIVITIES - THE TEXAS VFW MISSION INCLUDES THE MANDATE TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG VETERANS AND TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THEM, THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. TO MEET THIS OBLIGATION, THE TEXAS VFW DELIVERS A BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO VETERANS THROUGH AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE THAT EXTENDS TO POSTS IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. AT THE STATE LEVEL, THE DEPARTMENT SERVICE OFFICER PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN ASSISTING VETERANS IN DEALING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND OTHER AGENCIES. THESE OFFICERS ARE FORMALLY TRAINED AND ACCREDITED TO REPRESENT BOTH MEMBER AND NON-MEMBER VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS OR SURVIVORS IN APPLYING FOR AND OBTAINING DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) BENEFITS. See Attachment for additional information. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PUBLIC AWARENESS - COMMUNITY SERVICE IS A MAJOR PRIORITY OF THE TEXAS VFW. THE TEXAS VFWS MISSION INCLUDES MAINTAINING TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTION AND LAWS, FOSTERING TRUE PATRIOTISM AND LOVE OF COUNTRY, AND MAINTAINING AND EXTENDING THE INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM. TO FULFILL THESE OBJECTIVES, THE TEXAS VFW HAS A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS, MATERIALS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT REACH OUT TO EVERY AMERICAN VIRTUALLY EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. THE MAJOR ELEMENTS OF TEXAS VFW COMMUNITY SERVICE INCLUDE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION, SAFETY PROGRAMS, AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES. See Supplemental information attachment. FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBER SERVICES - FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBER SERVICES ARE VITAL SUPPORT COMPONENTS TO THE TEXAS VFW STATE HEADQUARTERS AS IT WORKS TO ACCOMPLISH THE VFW MISSION AT STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDES GRANTS OF $80,824 AND TRAINING TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION WITH THE INFORMATION AND INCENTIVES NEEDED TO MOBILIZE VOLUNTEER EFFORTS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE STATE OF TEXAS. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE PATRIOTIC ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL, GUARD AND RESERVES. THE TEXAS VFW STATE HEADQUARTERS ALSO PROVIDES DUES PROCESSING SERVICES, FUNDRAISING SERVICES, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO ALLOW THE DISTRICT AND LOCAL LEVELS TO FOCUS THEIR RESOURCES ON VETERAN SERVICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES. 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752402995 501c19 927 Veterans District & Post activities District 20 235 Mountain Creek Pipe Creek TX 78063 742466986 501c19 9270 Veterans District & Post activities District 21 1000 Stevens Dr Fort Worth TX 76126 237143726 501c19 2317 Veterans District & Post activities District 24 508 Rhodes Road Victoria TX 77904 742693974 501c19 1390 Veterans District & Post activities District 25 10572 West Bradley Odessa TX 79764 752464177 501c19 2317 Veterans District & Post activities District 28 3615 Birdhouse Drive Round Rock TX 78665 742440654 501c19 3708 Veterans District & Post activities District 29 4212 Kendall Lane Waco TX 76705 752609371 501c19 927 Veterans District & Post activities District 30 504 Wesley Drive Corsicana TX 75110 752331244 501c19 3244 Veterans District & Post activities Dept of TX VFW Foundation 8503 N IH 35 Austin TX 78753 320021539 501c3 74069 Support for veterans and families Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 The Organization consists of dues paying members. Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a Under the By-Laws the organization is to be governed by an annual Convention, consisting of several present and past officers and delegates elected by Posts. However, the By-Laws provide that the Council of Administration is responsible for administering the affairs and transacting business. Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b Under the By-Laws of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, the supreme power of the organization is lodged in the State Convention, consisting of the State Officers, Council of Administration, designated officers of State Department, members and delegates elected by Posts. However, the By-Laws provide that the Council of Administration is responsible for administering the affairs and transacting business between Conventions. The Council is, essentially, the organizations governing body, subject to the annual convention. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Because of timing issues, it is not possible for the Council of Administration to meet to review the 990 prior to filing. However, the 990 is provided to each member of the Council prior to filing and they are invited to share their comments, questions and concerns, as well as any objections, to the 990 with the Council. The 990, along with theReviewed Financials, are reviewed with the Budget and Finance Committee and the Council at a later, stated meeting. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The Council of Administration is responsible for administering affairs. Each officer is required to adhere to the Code of Ethics. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Compensation paid to any officer is subject to approval by the governing body. The compensation is based on similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similar organizations. Discussions regarding compensating officers have been documented contemporaneously. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The By-Laws for the organization are available online. The conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2 THE ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG MEMBERS; TO ASSIST WORTHY VETERANS; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF OUR DEAD, AND TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS; TO MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTION AND LAWS; TO FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM; TO MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THE INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM; AND TO PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE UNITED STATES FROM ALL OF HER ENEMIES, WHOMSOEVER. List of other expenses Part IX line 24e Incoming Cmdr Shirts $25,371Section 710 Inspections 6,432ROTC Medals 638Texas Store Supplies 42,522Buddy Poppy Expense 32,550Mmbshp & All-State Awards 24,868VOD Expense 81,410 Map Recruiting 98,507Foundation Charge 19,056Printing Services 12,843Uncollected Accounts 31,018Total: $375,215 General explanation attachment The purposes of the corporation are fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable and educational, and are: 1)to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members;2)to assist worthy comrades;3)to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows and orphans;4)to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws;5)to foster true patriotism;6)to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and7)to preserve and defend the United States from all enemies. 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